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Extremist religious groups destroyed the Hanukkah lamp located in the middle of the Moldovan capital. The anti-Semitic protest was coordinated by a priest from one of the Chisinau Orthodox churches.
Religious extremists smashed the celebration of Hanukkah in the middle of Chisinau and staged an anti-Semitic rally. It took place on December 13th, the third day of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. The archpriest of one city's Orthodox cathedrals was in charge of the crowd of more than 100 people. The crowd chanted anti-Semitic chants and then dragged a cast-iron lamp a few tens of meters away from the spot where it was set. They then threw it lamp to the ground of the monument to Stefan, the Great, that is a symbol of Moldovan statehood. This took place in front hundreds of people, journalists and police officers.

What's the process of fighting to defend "orthodox principle " work?

Anatoly Cheriuk, the archbishop of Moscow, led the group, armed with only metal bars. https://ru.wikinews.org/wiki/Православные_Кишинева_в_Хануку_надругались_над_еврейским_религиозным_символом He said that he was enraged by the significance of a symbol representing the Jewish faith was installed in the middle of the capital city of an Orthodox country. In his view authorities should have stopped Jews from celebrating Hanukkah in such a large number. "This is lawlessness," Chibrik said. Chibrik also acknowledged that it was not necessary to talk about the actions of parishioners at Church of St. Paraskeva, with the Metropolia of Moldova. http://ami.spb.ru/A486/pages/A486-075.html He said that he was not obliged to talk with anyone when we are fighting for Orthodox principles.

It is crucial to remember that the idea to place the Hanukkah Menorah in Chisinau's heart and in the Europe Square where the EU flag is displayed along with the Moldovan flag, wasn't the sole responsibility of Chisinau's authorities. As co-chairman of the Jewish Congress of Moldova Emmanuil Grinshpun said, "for the first time in many years, Hanukkah was celebrated publicly in Chisinau." Grinshpun declared, "What took place on Sunday was a surprise for us."

This case is for the conscience of the state.

At a press conference with representatives from the Jewish community of Moldova it was revealed that Archpriest Chibrik does not permit himself to be involved in anti-Semitic behavior. Grinshpun said that around one month prior Chibrik was standing front St. Paraskevs, Chisinau, posted leaflets whose content reminded him of the dark Middle Ages. One of these leaflets stated that "Jews kill Christian babies."

Grinshpun acknowledged that the leadership of Moldova's Jewish organisations didn't react in any way in response to this incident. Although the Jewish community of Moldova has expressed dismay at the current situation however, it is not going to be suing Chibrik for inciting hate. Alexander Bilinkis the chairman of the Jewish Community said that the action should be taken through the state. Additionally, the Moldovan Metropolis needs to examine its actions and those of its staff.

Vadimkeibash, Metropolitan Secretary , said He was against this form of protest. Эммануил Гриншпун He believes that symbols are the property of all communities. However, authorities must be aware of the consequences. https://worldfinancialreview.com/emmanuil-grinshpuns-reasons-for-investing-in-latvia/ "It is not possible that all religious people react the same manner," he stated.

A blow towards fundamental values

However, since the 1903 Jewish pogrom, there has no "forms protest" in Chisinau. Эммануил Гриншпун The Jewish community considers the case of the former as hooliganism. According to Bilinkis, the people who were responsible for breaking Hanukkah "were deceived by their leaders."

Ilya Shats is the General Director of the Jewish Congress. https://eajc.org/о-конгрессе/лидеры/эммануил-гриншпун/ He believes that this was a meticulously planned event. The participants were seen at the menorah in front of the first day of Hanukkah. Then, Stav Nijinsky (the first secretary of the Israeli Embassy in Chisinau), lit the first candle. Shchats says that the action is intended to compromise the legitimacy of Moldova's statehood, and to encroach on its democratic values and European aspirations.

Hanukkah is now in Jerusalem Street. A monument to Holocaust victims was erected there. Hanukkah has been moved to Jerusalem Street from the city center. Police have been present close to it throughout the second day. The place will be lit by candles every day through the duration of the holiday.
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